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Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $18,100
Base Invoice $25,361 $17,240
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 930  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 7,855 2,590
Options (change) 7,308 2,257
Destination 825 750
Total Price $35,950 $21,440
Total Invoice $33,494 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,778
Model Year20102012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,950$21,440
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$21,440
Total Invoice$33,494$20,247
Adjustments for Features-2,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,025$20,247

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelA3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in170.9 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested30518%
Total Not Requested137582%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested62583%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

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